Hunter Douglas’s
expertise in the design and manufacture of complex metal linear ceilings has been demonstrated once again at a major £5 million
shopping centre refurbishment in the south of England.
The Mall in Maidstone
underwent a 12-month modernisation programme that comprises new
contemporary flooring, new ceiling and lights, and a new treatment of
pillars, plus updated entrances.
Hunter Douglas was
specified for the £200,000 ceiling project, key to which is a
herringbone pattern in a range of colours. Architect William Lee at
ESA Ltd selected the pattern in 30BD, choosing four complementary
colours, RAL 9010/1035/1036/2013, to create an eye-catching design
that reflected the modern feel of the upgraded shopping centre.
Juliette Halliday,
National Sales Manager for Hunter Douglas
Architectural Products, said the ceiling project also showcased the
company’s expertise in baffle systems.
It works well for
larger sites such as conference centres, airports and sports stadia,
as well as office, healthcare and retail settings.
“Because it is so
versatile, we were able to use a standard system and adapt to a
bespoke design and colour option for the specifier,” said Juliette.
“The result is a very aesthetically pleasing ceiling.”
The complexity of the
design meant that the setting out of the ceiling, undertaken by
Roskel Contracts Ltd, had to be carefully considered so that it
remained true to the architect’s vision.
Roskel, the
installation contractor, completed the work within two months.
